Global Spins: Recent Episodes
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Global Spins is a radio program that invites listeners to embark on a musical journey around the world. Each Tuesday from 10-11 pm, DJ Erica will spin songs from across the globe, exploring various genres, instruments, and cultures that comprise the universal language of music. To stay updated with the show, follow @global.spins on Instagram.
Get ready to dance to reggaetón from 2004-2007. DJ Erica plays some of her favorite tracks from what she considers to be the golden era of the genre.
DJ Erica spins French songs ranging from the 1960s - 2020s. Enjoy rock, disco, pop, samba, and more.
DJ Erica shares her favorite songs of summer 2023. Enjoy a mix of soul, indie rock, zamrock and more from artists around the world.
Bienvenu à Paris! Enjoy old French classics, hip-hop, indie and more as French artists write and sing about the city of lights.
Celebrate Black Music Month! We ~ just barely ~ scratch the surface of R&B, as we listen to some of the incredibly innovatie & brilliant Black arists who've shaped the genre from the 60s-90s.
Enjoy a selection of flamenco and raï (Alergian pop music), as we travel throughout the south of Spain, Orun in Algeria, and more!
DJ Erica takes listeners on a musical journey, playing songs that she has recenlty turned to for comfort, validation, and joy.
Take a musical journey to some of the Caribbean Islands! In this episode, we travel to Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. We listen to merengue, mambo and more!
Enjoy Afrobeats from Nigeria, Ghana, the UK and more! From making you groove to creating a relaxing vibe, we listen to songs of this genre from 2018 - 2023.
Take a musical journey around the world as we dance to Latin Pop! The diverse genres blends, pop. latin rhythms, reggaeton y más.
Embark on a musical journey to Italy as we listen to pop and disco from the late 1950s through the 1980s. We travel around the European country learning about its influence in disco and internationally celebrated pop songs.
Take a musical journy to Japan as we listen to soul, jazz, funk and city pop from the 1970s & 1980s! We also explore how this era of Japanese music has played a part in shape modern R&B.
Enjoy a fun fushion of electro-soul-jazz-latin sounds in a mix that will take us to Japan, France, Mali, Italy, and more!
Travel to England as we listen to British rock. We make our way around the country, enjoying various types of rock from the 1960s - today!
Take a musical journey around the world ~ inspired by the book Armchair Explorer, DJ Erica picks 12 pages from the book at random, taking us to 12 different countries. Enjoy music from Slovakia, Peru, Cambodia, Wales, Lesotho, Costa Rica and more!
Listen to souldies (oldies soul style music) from the 1960s - today. Inspired by the music prominent in the Latino low & slow lowrider scene, enjoy cruising in your car with these heart-felt love songs.
Unwind and relax with some gorgeous tunes from around the world. We listen to bossa nova, soul, jazz and more!
Travel around the world as we listen to songs from Sudan, Ethiopia, Chad, Peru, Sweden, and more! This episode was featured in KX Takeover 2023, where community members and KX DJs take over the KX airwaves to raise money for the non-profit radio station. Donations for Takeover are accepted through 27 January at 8 pm PST.
Take a musical journey to France as we enjoy French music from the 1980s to today. We listen to hip-hop, pop, reggae, rock and more.
Listen joyful and upbeat music as we enjoy African Salsa and Congolese Rumba. We look at music history from West Africa, Cuba, and New York City and learn about some of the artists who played a huge role in the two genres.
DJ Erica spins some of her favorite tracks from 2022. From salsa to post punk, soul to indie rock and more, enjoy this eclectic mix of songs.
Happy Holidays from Global Spins! Take a musical journey around the world as we listen to holiday songs from many countries.
Take a musical journey around the world as we listen to songs from the countries who qualified for the semi-finals in the 2022 World Cup. We also fly to countries that Global Spins listeners supported during this year's tournament. Our travels take us to Croatia, Argentina, Morocco, France, and more!
Travel around the world as we listen to flamenco, afropop and latin jazz. With songs dating back to the 1950s through present day, we listen to how the genres how evolved.
As we enter the fall season in the Southern California, DJ Erica plays jazz from around the world that she feels complement the seasonal change in the time and weather. Listeners travel to Nepal, South Africa, Colombia, Korea, Brazil, Switzerland, London, and more!
Celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) as we listen to songs performed by Mexican and Mexican-American artists about this traditional Mexican holiday.
Enjoy songs from Latine singer-songwriters in celebration of Latino Heritage Month. From Latin pop to reggaeton, indie to mariachi and more, there's a little something for everyone in this episode.
Enjoy some of DJ Erica's favorite indie songs from 2005 - 2008 of the Indie Sleaze era. Listeners travel to Stockholm, Paris, London, and New York City. Thank you @indiesleaze for inspiring this episode.
Enjoy beautiful songs from Iranian & Iranian-American artists. This episode is in honor of Mahsa Amini and the brave women of Iran.
Enjoy songs in French performed by artists from around the world. Our musical journey takes us to Martinique, Guadeloupe, French Guiana, France, Ghana, and more.
DJ Erica plays some of her favorite songs of summer 2022. From indie-rock to reggaeton, dance to afro-beat and more, there's a song for everyone to enjoy in this episode.
Enjoy British hip-hop from the 1990s - 2022. We hear how the genre has progressed and how its foundation has influenced artists through present day.
Enjoy Egyptian and Lebanese pop from the 1990s - early 2000s. These upbeat tracks will get you dancing to the beautiful rhythms of Lebanon and Egypt.
DJ Erica joins Alyssa & Ed of KX FM in celebrating California Public Radio Day! Erica talks about her love for public radio and shares the background and inspiration for Global Spins.
Enjoy the vibrant rhythms and sounds of salsa y mambo from New York City, Puerto Rica, Cuba, Venezuela y más! Turn it up if you feel like dancing or for some feel-good vibes.
Travel to the beautiful country of Belgium as we enjoy songs in French, Flemish, and English from Belgian artists. We listen to a variety of genres, with songs spanning from the 1950s - 2022. Thank you for Oscar for helping curate this show!
Let's dance! Get down to reggaetón as we play some of the classics from the early 2000s, as well as some of the newer hits of the last five years.
Enjoy Latin rock from the 1990s as we travel to Colombia, Mexico, Argentina, Chile y más!
Embark on an eclectic musical journey around the world as we enjoy a variety of tunes from countries including Benin, Mexico, Croatia, Wales, Egypt, and more! There's a little something for everyone to enjoy.
DJ Erica participates in KX Takeover 2022, where she plays beach-surf-summer songs while raising money for the KX FM radio station. To make a donation Erica's hour and to support independent community radio, text "Erica" to (949) 715-5936
Dance your way through the world enjoying funk, soul, and disco from Turkey, Poland, Indonesia, Somalia, Guyana, and more from the late 1960s - 1980s!
Enjoy Latin American rock from the 1990s, as we travel to Mexico, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Chile, and Argentina. We listen to the diversity in the genre that mixes traditional cultural rhythms with rock and roll.
Groove to 90s hip-hop from around the world, traveling to the United States, Uganda, Cuba, Tanzania, France and more.
Listen to various styles of indie rock by women from around the world. Enjoy a little indie, indie-punk, alt-rock and more.
Enjoy this diverse mix of songs from around the world, as we listen to flamenco, afro-pop, post punk, pop, jazz, samba and more.
Travel to London with Global Spins as we listen to songs written about the English capital.
In this episode, we travel back to 1967, the year DJ Erica's mom was born in celebration of her birthday. Enjoy songs spanning various genres that come to you from around the world, all released around 1967.
Let's travel to Australia! We listen to some 80s rock, 2010s indie rock, some hip-hop, ballads, and more, all from the land down under. Enjoy!
Listen to songs of peace, justice, protest and anti-war from around the world. Dedicated to the people of Ukraine.
Global Spins recognizes Black History Month in celebration of some of the many Black American women who've played in integral part in music and music history.
Enjoy jazz from Ethiopia, Ghana, Congo and South Africa as we explore various sub-genres of jazz and learn a little bit about the role the genre has played in civil rights history.
Take a groovy, funky, disco trip around the world, listening to songs in these genres that have been released in the last few years. We travel to Cuba, Mali, Argentina, Russia, the UK, and more! Enjoy this fun mix.
Music scholar and musician Zach Baker guest curates this episode, taking listeners to countries including Mongolia, Greenland, Spain, Ukraine, Morocco, and Bulgaria, as we recognize, preserve, and celebrate musical traditions from around the world.
Enjoy music from the late 1950s - late 1960s from around the world, including rock and roll, yeh yeh, boleros, folk, and rocksteady!
Celebrate the holiday season with festive songs from around the world. From soul, Celtic folk, mariachi, classical, flamenco, bossa nova, and more, this episode will bring some holiday cheer for your enjoyment.
Dance your way around the world to afrobeat, disco, reggaetón, pop, MPB, and more in this one hour set of music from across the globe. Enjoy!
Enjoy pop music in French from Belgium & France, as we listen to the genre's progression from the 1960s to today!
Listen to music from around the world as we enjoy a variety of genres and artists. We travel to Barbados, Argentina, Lebanon, Uganda, Japan, and more. Get ready to dance and enjoy!
In this episode, listeners enjoy soul-groove music by artists from Ghana, Australia, Cape Verde, France, the United States, and more. From jazzy musical arrangements to hip-hop beats that will make you dance, this mix has a little something for everyone.
Travel around the world in 1 hour as we enjoy various genres and styles of music from Libya, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Chad, Jamaica, Cambodia, Sweden, and a few other countries. We listen to soul, funk, rock, pop, and more! Bon voyage!
Enjoy a variety of music from Chicano artists of California. Spanning various decades and spinning everything from chicano rock, hip-hop, soul and mariachi, there's a little something for everyone in this episode.
Celebrate Latino/a/x heritage month by listening to reggaetón made by women. The dembow beats are sure to pump you up and get you dancing! Que vivan las mjueres!
In celebration of Latinx Heritage Month, cruise around the United States in your low rider as we spin some classic "low and slow" low rider songs. From soul, r&b, doo-wop, and Latin jazz fusion, enjoy these old school love songs.
Take a musical journey to Canada, where we listen to a variety of genres from some incredible Canadian artists in both English & French.
Take a musical journey to Peru as we explore its rich, beautiful and diverse music. Enjoy some cumbia, Quechuan trap, Afroperuano and Andean songs, and more.
DJ Erica spins her favorite songs from summer 2021. The musical journey takes listeners around the world, with music ranging from k-pop, hip-hop, folk, indie rock, pop, and more.
In this episode, DJ Erica is joined by her sister DJ Xixou, who curates her very own musical journey around the world. From Turkey to the Dominican Republic, Algeria to Japan, and other countries in between, DJ Xixou's eclectic mix is captivating from start to finish. Enjoy!
Travel throughout the UK with Global Spins as we enjoy music from British women who shaped modern soul, pop, and R&B during the 2000s.
Embark on a musical journey to Scotland as we discover some rock tunes, house music, and R&B gems spanning various decades. We travel to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, and towns in between. Enjoy!
Embark on a musical journey around the world with Global Spins, as we explore the beautiful genre of jazz and its many facets.
In this episode, listeners embark on a musical journey to Spain, exploring various styles of music including flamenco, nuevo flamenco, jazz, punk, indie pop, y más while traveling throughout the beautiful country. Enjoy!
Embark on a musical journey to India with Global Spins, scratching the surface of classical Indian music, Bollywood hits, and more!
Celebrate Pride with Global Spins by enjoying music from LGBTQIA+ artists from around the world.
This episode takes listeners on a musical journey throughout the state of California, scratching the surface of artists who are from the golden state and have shaped the California sound.
Join Global Spins in a musical journey to the Pacific Islands, enjoying music from Hawaii, America Samoa, Tonga, Tahiti, and more. We explore music spanning from pacific reggae, Polynesian drumming, pop and jazz.
Travel to the beautiful country of New Zealand with Global Spins, enjoying music spanning many genres and decades, performed in both Maori and English.
In this episode, Global Spins sends love to all mothers around the world, with Mother's Day approaching in the United States. Enjoy songs from a variety of genres and decades from across the globe, all honoring mothers here and above.
Dance with Global Spins to Latin party hits from the 90s to the early 2000s. Enjoy merengue, salsa, reggaetón, latin pop, y más!
Fasten your seatbelt for a road trip throughout the United States with Global Spins, as we listen to songs inspired by American towns, cities, and states! Enjoy a variety of genres that span decades dating to the 1960s to today.
Take a trip around the world exploring new wave from the 70s and 80s! This fun, quirky and eclectic sound is sure to get you dancing.
In this episode, DJ Erica spins tracks from new-ish artists that she thinks you should know about. From Costa Rice to France, Peru to Mali, and everywhere across the globe, enjoy a diverse collection of music from these talented artists.
This episode highlights Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) artists. We listen to jazz, rock, r&b, house and more.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by enjoying music from the Emerald Isle. From trad, rock, edm, and more, discover a variety of music from the beautiful country of Ireland.
Unwind and enjoy the beautiful Brazilian music of bossa nova and samba from the 1950's to today.
Enjoy songs from Indigenous artists of North America from the 1950s to today, featuring blues, rock, folk, powwow-step, and more. This episode is inspired by the documentary, "Rumble: Indians Who Rocked the World."
Enjoy your Valentine's Day by unwinding with some love songs sung in romance languages, including Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese.
In this episode, listeners take a musical journey to France, enjoying French music from various genres, scratching the surface of French music. Bon voyage!
In this musical journey around the world, we explore disco from the 1970s and 1980s. Get ready to dance and have a good time with these upbeat disco tracks.
In this episode, we explore music that played a significant role in social movements and protests from around the world.
In this first episode, listeners will take a musical journey around the world to almost all the continents, listening to music from both today and past decades. Enjoy!